Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2011
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-610 scores vs the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| TG-610 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus TG-610
| TG-630 iHS | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
| TG-610 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 features outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 and the TG-630 iHS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
Photography Glossary
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 photos | 220 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $223 | $200 |